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Dallas Baptist University vs. Hardin-Simmons University

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 89.26% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 11.58%.
Dallas Baptist University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 88.84% and Hardin-Simmons University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 12.23% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Dallas Baptist University
6,163 (2,354/3,809) 5,475 (2,042/3,433) 614 (226/388) 89% (87%/90%) 11% (11%/10%)
Hardin-Simmons University
3,479 (1,288/2,191) 3,131 (1,129/2,002) 383 (215/168) 90% (88%/91%) 12% (19%/8%)
Average4,821 (1,821/1,821)4,303 (1,586/2,718)499 (221/278)89.26% (87.1%/149.2%)11.58% (13.9%/10.2%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1103. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 565 and the average SAT Math score is 538.
Dallas Baptist University has the highest SAT scores of 1,105 and Hardin-Simmons University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,100 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Dallas Baptist University
29%
(180)
1105570535
Hardin-Simmons University
32%
(121)
1100560540
Average30.50% 1103565538

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 23. By subject, the average ACT English score is 22 and the ACT math score is 21.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Dallas Baptist University
15%
(91)
232320
Hardin-Simmons University
20%
(76)
222121
Average17.50% 232221

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Dallas Baptist University
✔✓ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✓✔
Hardin-Simmons University
✔✓ ✔✓ ✓✓ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)